IS THE GRASS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE?
“My favorite part about
working Camp Cowboy
is getting to witness
h u n d re d s o f i n c o m i n g
freshmen begin their life
as cowboys,” he said.
Jamie is a 2014 Camp
Cowboy Director.

Saddle up and apply to be a Counselor or Wrangler for Camp Cowboy 2014!
The applications are out and can be found at 211 Student Union Campus Life
front desk. Camp Cowboy is for incoming freshman to meet people who will be
joining them as Cowboys in the fall.
It is three-day event full of Oklahoma State traditions, a ropes course and
preparing incoming freshman to use everything OSU has to offer. Counselors play
a huge role in the camp by telling their personal experiences as a student at OSU.
Jamie Barnes, a former Counselor and Wrangler, said he loves the opportunity
camp brings to the new Cowboys.

MITCHELL eArL
Alpha Gamma rho

Mitchell is a senior studying
biochemistry and molecular
biology. You may contact him
at mitchell.earl@okstate.edu.

“Making new friends
and learning all about
OSU at Camp Cowboy is such a great opportunity for students. I also like getting
to hangout with all my Camp Cowboy peeps all weekend.”
Counselors and Wranglers can work one or multiple camps during the summer.
Every camp is Friday through Sunday. Counselors primarily help their small
groups through mentoring their campers. Wranglers perform skits and help keep
the camp running in an orderly fashion. All Counselors and Wranglers will be
required to attend a one-day training later in the semester.
Applications are due at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14 at 211 Student Union
Campus Life front desk.

GLOBAL WARMING? YEAH RIGHT!
would go to class, so that’s
a plus for the university.
Also, it would give us all
a chance to break out our
Hawaiian shirts a little
more often, and there’s
nothing wrong with that.

Last Sunday Nick and I stepped outside for our weekly power walk down 6th
street to the donut shop, and we came to the same conclusion that this global
warming thing is a bunch of bogus. I don’t have to be a scientist to realize that
it’s not getting any warmer. For instance, last year during finals week in May,
it was in the 40’s.
But, according to politicians like Al Gore, we need to start driving less and
recycling, so that the polar bears don’t starve to death. Oh no, heaven forbid we
disrupt the life cycle of the polar bears. Yeah, we’ll see how badly Al Gore wants
to save a polar bear when it’s two feet from his face, ready to tear him to pieces.
Let’s be honest here, those savage beasts should be locked up in confined, yet
comfortable habitats in public zoos. I’d feel safer living with Sharkeisha than
having those man-eaters running rampant on the streets.
When you look at global warming rationally, it really doesn’t seem that bad.
First of all, who wouldn’t want the weather to be a little bit warmer? More people

NICK CHArLtoN &
DaVID DuNKeL
Sigma Alpha epsilon

David and Nick are sophomores.
You may contact them at
S e c o n d l y, c o n s e r v i n g
davidadunkel@aol.com.
energy is stupid. Thomas
Edison is rolling in his
grave every time some
liberal politician mentions
a smart car, or how we need to turn off the lights every time we leave a room.
Yeah, that’s a great idea, let me just turn off all the lights at my house at night
so I can get robbed. Americans shouldn’t conserve energy, we should utilize it.
Leave the lights on all day, and celebrate the fact that we have electricity. Let
the next generation of people deal with our problems, while we reap the benefits
in the mean time. While you energy conserving, tree hugging Al Gore fans are
out trying to save the polar bear populations, Nick and I will be driving our
Hummer to the Tulsa zoo to throw peanuts at the animals.
The point we’re trying to get across is that politicians will come up with the
craziest ideas just to scare people into voting for them. Al Gore’s movie “The
Inconvenient Truth” is a prime example of this. You want the real inconvenient
truth, Gore? George W. Bush won the election and you didn’t. And you’re
movie has as much credibility to it as “Ice Age 2: The Meltdown.” Go ahead and
run up the heating and electric bills this winter, and save our people from polar
bear attacks.
Until next time, kisses.

Nick and Dave

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CAN WoMeN Be CreePy?
Valentine’s Day and the days
and weeks leading up to it
are chocked full of pressure.
There’s pressure on guys to
find a girl who is willing to
allow him to shower her with
Phi Delta theta
cards, flowers, chocolates and
gifts because Christmas wasn’t
Kade is a senior studying political
even two months ago and let’s
science. You may contact him at
face it, that’s WAY too long for
kade.goodwin@okstate.edu
most females to go without
needing to be bombarded
with presents. For girls, there’s
pressure on them to find the best looking, most successful, least socially awkward schmuck
available and swindle them into blowing their monthly allowance on a heart shaped box filled
with chocolates, of which only one-fourth will be eaten by the intended party, the rest by her
Valentine-less roommate. This makes me think that the heart-shaped, chalk-like, candies with
writing on them that taste like Tums were made for guys to eat because the price of flowers
gives them a stomach ache. Still, women get excited over this day almost more than any other
holiday. Guys should be leery about this. You should always question a grown woman if she
gets that excited over chocolate and stuffed animals.

KaDE
GooDWiN

Anyway, Valentine’s Day is tailored for women, but then again so is the entire dating game.
The dating game is full of decisions, and as you might be able to tell by my Odyssey profile
picture, I don’t always make good ones, but hear me out. It was decided long ago by men to
allow women to get away with things that women decided men couldn’t get away with. Let’s
take a look at a few of them.
Social Networking Creepiness: If a girl is interested in a guy, there are no bounds to how
creepy she can get on social networking. With a few minutes, a girl will know your top three
Snapchat friends, who favorites your tweets and Instagram pictures and the fact that your high

school girlfriend looks like she must have taken the breakup hard, fell in love with Ben and
Jerry, and seems to have put on the senior 70. While I even feel weird if I remember a girl’s
birthday, females will openly admit that they creep on a guy’s social networks. They have no
shame in tweeting blatant passive-aggressive things about boys with no consequence, but the
moment a guy Facebook messages “Heyyyy lady!” to a girl at 3:13 a.m., his Valentine’s Day
card turns into a glittered restraining order. Is that a double-standard? I believe it is.
Flirting Creepiness: I’ve always said, for guys there’s a fine line between being flirty and
creepy, and that line is being good looking. If you’re a good looking guy, you’ll be able to get
away with things that average guys can’t without being labeled “creepy.” If an unattractive
guy looks at a girl he doesn’t know for longer than two seconds, he’s automatically in the
same category as that high school softball coach who put too much emphasis on stretching. A
man can’t stare at a woman like a woman can stare at a man. Girls can stare at guys and guys
will be like, “I think she’s staring at me. Nah, there’s probably something really cool going
on behind me.” Looking at women for a long period of time is like looking at the welding arc
during homecoming, you’re not supposed to do it.
While good looking guys have some leeway when it comes to being creepy, women have
carte blanche in that category. Women can say or do just about anything short of asking for a
locket of your chest hair and not be labeled creepy. A girl could come up to me and creepily
say, “I’ve been watching you for a long time. I know everything about you, I know that you
can’t put your left sock on properly, you wear footie pajamas and you write a blog about your
hatred of Juan Pablo and The Bachelor.” And I’d still be like, “Oh wow. That’s cool. What kind
of binoculars do you use? Are you doing anything this Saturday? I’m sure you already know
that I don’t have plans.” I mean, let’s be real, if a girl is willing stalk a guy, the least you can
do is buy her dinner.
All in all, if you don’t have a Valentine this week, don’t feel bad. Who needs a holiday filled
with awkwardness and failed expectations? If you don’t have a Valentine, remember that your
real gift is not having to buy gifts for anyone. And if you still feel bad, just remember, that no
one loves you on the other 364 days either.

BoyS WHo CALL tHeMSeLVeS
Valentine’s Day is
definitely one of the most
overrated holidays in the
book. I’ve never been a
candy and teddy bear kind
of girl. However, any girls
do like that, but the older I
get the more I realize how
creepy it is a guy you “like”
getting you a teddy bear.
Wasn’t that a dad kind of thing about
10 to 15 years ago?

BLaKE BAKer
Pi Beta Phi

Blake is a freshman studying
multimedia journalism.
You may contact her at
claudbb@okstate.edu.

pursuing Creepiness: When is the last time you heard of a girl saying to a guy, “I’m
really going to pursue you.”? Women are lucky to not get called obsessed if they send a
text first. As girls, we are trained to be “damsels in distress” and wait for the guy to make
a power move, and would be called some bitter names if we didn’t play along. A girl
asking a guy on a date? Yeah right. How would a male prove his manhood if, heaven
forbid, women had some say so.

“That’s just how guys are wired” creepiness: if a guy does anything socially unacceptable
or “creepy,” the words “wired differently” are bound to come up. Any time of day, a guy can
get away with making passes at women
while she is supposed to stand their in all
“That’s just how guys are wired” creepiness: if a guy of her virtue and draw the line. If a woman
does anything socially unacceptable or “creepy,” the were to say the things that were said to
With Valentine’s coming up, talk
her by man, the reactions would be quite
words “wired differently” are bound to come up.
around the sorority house is full of the
different because women “just couldn’t be
discussions of, “Do I get him something
wired to say such a thing.” Women just
for Valentine’s Day... we’re not technically
aren’t wired to slap a backside that walks
dating?” or the “I need to know what my
by or, heaven forbid, a girl just wanting to
boyfriend is getting me, because I want to get him something to the equal.” So, to say have a random hook up. I mean that just can’t happen, only guys are wired like that…
the stress is high about Valentine’s Day is an understatement, but the real issue is that we’re bound to be a floosy if it happens.
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that the man is supposed to make the power moves, but
In conclusion, forget getting the roses and teddy bear from a frat star with a dad body
really that’s not much different than dating. In general, men can get away with a lot more
and
spend some time with the ladies, where it’s socially acceptable to text them first, invite
and not be creepy.
them to dinner and pay for your own meal.

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WHAT IS THE pERFECT DATE?
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aNNa-RUTH
LeWiS
Alpha Delta Pi

Anna-Ruth is a sophomore
studying psychology. You may
contact her at anna-ruth.lewis@
okstate.edu.

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INQUIRING MINDS:

THE aLLURE OF CaMP COWBOY
people love working camp
so much, but that is by
no means the only part of
camp that people love.

JaMIE
BArNeS
Sigma Chi

Jamie is a junior studying
Landscape Architecture. You
may contact him at james.
barnes@okstate.edu.

I know there are several
instances when people
are asked why they love
working Camp Cowboy,
and people have struggled to accurately explain the true allure. I have heard people
say that when they try to explain how great Camp Cowboy is, they feel like a Star Wars
fan explaining the magnificence of the movie to someone who wouldn’t understand.
Sometimes it can be hard to fully encompass why people love being at camp so much
in one attempt at an explanation. It is almost like there is a sort of magic about Camp
Cowboy that makes people fall in love, either with camp itself or with someone else
who loves camp as much as they do.
While it is not the whole purpose of working camp, you cannot deny that there
are social benefits. You simply get to meet so many interesting people and a good
number of campus leaders through being involved. Having the ability to meet people
throughout the summer is great, and honestly we probably all can think of at least
There are times in people’s
one couple on campus that can in some way
lives when they realize that they
tie their relationship back to Camp Cowboy.
have stumbled upon something
I don’t want anyone to think that Camp Cowboy is Whether it’s the soul mates who flirted for
special. Once you realize what
a semester, then spent some time at Camp
the new “It” scene for finding your future wife or
you have found, all you want to
Cowboy, where they discovered that they
husband, but it could never hurt to meet more people were meant to be together. It could be the
do is cherish this special thing.
One thing that I have noticed
while having fun, thus increasing your respective couple who met outside of the lodge and
to be a truly special thing here on
formed a friendship that led to a more
opportunities to meet someone special.
our campus is Camp Cowboy.
serious relationship, love finds its way into
Some people don’t care too much
people’s lives. Some people may go into the
for spending their time out at camp
summer thinking they will find that summer
Redlands, or simply haven’t discovered the magic that happens while at Camp love, or maybe they found love on accident. They could have been overcome with
Cowboy, and for them I can only hope they get the chance to discover its allure.
attraction after watching someone perform the most impressive rendition of Boys will
be Girls, or have seen someone’s capacity for compassion when they helped a shy
The people who work Camp Cowboy know how incredible a weekend at camp can be, freshmen make some friends. I personally have witnessed a good number of friends
and they keep coming back year after year to be a part of something so great. Beyond start relationships that formed on a foundation of camp.
all of the ways that Camp Cowboy benefits the school and its incoming freshmen, it is
a great experience for the college students who get the chance to work camp as staff
I don’t want anyone to think that Camp Cowboy is the new “It” scene for finding
members. So many wonderful people work camp, and you begin to feel the sense your future wife or husband, but it could never hurt to meet more people while
of family amongst the Camp Cowboy people. When you work Camp Cowboy, you having fun, thus increasing your respective opportunities to meet someone special.
have the opportunity to bolster your school spirit and meet a solid number of cool Whether you are looking to get that Facebook official status with someone, or really
people. A majority of the people that I am friends with and have close bonds with just want to have a lot of fun with some really incredible people, Camp Cowboy is no
are people I met through Camp Cowboy. Not only do you make some meaningful doubt a great place to spend some of your summer. Lastly, if you didn’t already know,
friendships while working camp, you also have a blast. That is definitely one reason applications to work Camp Cowboy are out and are due tomorrow, on Valentines Day.

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VALENTINE’S DAY FOR THE SINGLE’S

Ok, so tomorrow is
Valentine’s Day and the
one perfect thing about it
is... I’m single. Wait, what?
#SingleForLife, so if you’re
single, I’m going to share a
few things that you can do
tomorrow while other people
are being lovey dovey.

NICK VeLA

Kappa Alpha order
Nick is a junior studying international
business and pre-law. You may
contact him at nick.vela@okstate.edu.

First and foremost, if you
want people to think you’re in a relationship, order yourself flowers. It only take a few
minutes and let’s face it, you could probably use some good décor in your home. On the
card, you can even write yourself a little note about how much you love yourself. Now,
most people don’t think that’s a thing, but in fact, if you go to http://www.statisticbrain.
com/valentines-day-statistics/, then you will see that 14 percent of women buy themselves
flowers on Valentine’s day. As long as you don’t tell anyone what you’re doing, flowers
for yourself are perfectly fine.
Another thing that you can do for Valentine’s Day since you’re single is hang out with
your other single friends. More than likely, your single friends won’t have anything to
do and will want to hang out. You can go to dinner and just have friendship time. Keep
in mind that going to dinner on Valentine’s Day may look a little odd, and may seem like
you are dating this person. Make sure you invite a group of people to go with you, so it
looks a little normal
“Valentine’s Day is noting out of the ordinary,” senior Elise Cabori said. “All you have

VALENTINE’S DAY

V is for the Value that this
day has,
A is for the Appetites who
count Russell Stover’s as a
meal.
L is for the Losers who
have no significant other,

JaKE
BLASDeL
Sigma Nu

Jake is a junior studying
b i o l o g i c a l s c i e n c e . Yo u
may
contact
him
at
jacob.blasdel@okstate.edu.

E is for Everyone whose
Valentine is their mother.
N is for the Nurturers who look forward to this day,
T is for the Teddy bears who sit and rot away.
I is for the Imbeciles who try way too hard,
N is for the Naturalists who can settle for a card.
E is for the Energy that permeates the setting,
S if for the Sweets we eat and find ourselves regretting.
D is for the Dad who feels sorry for his Daughter,
And tries to make her happy with All the crap that he has bought her.
Y is for another Year that you lovers have to wait,
but for all you hopeless romantics, 365 days away sounds great.

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to do is pretend like it’s a normal day.” While talking to Elise, she shared that spending
time with your friends tomorrow is probably the best way to spend Valentine’s Day if
you’re single.
Another thing you can do if you’re single and wanting to have a great day tomorrow
is go to the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. I am not a big fan of chocolate and feel
sick to my stomach every time I see someone eating chocolate, but the factory is, in fact,
one of my favorite places. The chocolate covered strawberries are a win and you can’t go
wrong with those on Valentine’s Day 2014. Another favorite item I get that is good is the
Cheesecake Carmel Apple. They cut the apple into slices for you, and it’s a sure winner
to have a great Valentine’s Day.
If flowers sent to you, dinner or chocolate factory is not something that you want to do,
you could also order in and watch a movie. You can never go wrong when you pick up
the phone, order a pepperoni pizza and stick in a great movie. One of my favorite movies
that I could watch over and over again and not have any problem doing it is Mean Girls.
You can definitely watch Mean Girls tomorrow and have no shame. Trust me, if you give
me call or a text, I will be there to watch it with you in second. Mean Girls on Valentine’s
Day is the pinnacle of tomorrow, just saying.
If you aren’t up for any of those things, find some friends and ask them for ideas.
Valentine’s Day is definitely not a day to mope around; it’s a day for love and cherishing
moments with special loved ones. Pick up the phone and call your siblings and tell them
you love them. Facebook or Twitter your friends and tell them thanks for being your
friend. Valentine’s Day is a fun day and I enjoy it every year. Shout out to all the special
loved ones who are spending the day together. Congrats!

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TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HEART
Fear not, friends. This week
I’m not telling you to take fish
oil pills, guaranteeing a lower
cholesterol level and a healthy
heart (although that might not
be such a bad idea). In the spirit
of Valentine’s Day, here are my
tips for a healthy heart, and
surviving the ups and downs
of college romances.

Maybe you’re in a lasting relationship, maybe you’re recently single, or maybe you’re a serial-dater.
Whatever the case, it’s no doubt that while in college, we forge dozens of relationships - some of
which will last our whole lives.
Love is probably the most universally confusing thing in the world. We’re conditioned, from a
young age, to expect love to be just like Disney movies: birds singing, flowers blooming, and constant
handholding. We venture into the treacherous territory of our adolescent years, and it’s only natural
for us to expect a knight in shining armor or a fearless princess to pull up a seat next to us in our
9am trig class, right?
As we grow up, we’re slapped in the face with a harsh reality: Disney movies are fiction. So what
are we supposed to do next?
Dates…hookups…dance floor make-outs…these are somewhat commonplace during the weekends
in life of a college student. But what happens when things start to get serious? How do you survive
a broken heart? How do you keep a relationship going?

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Don’t get me wrong; I am certainly no love guru. However, I do live in a house of about 100
collegiate women, and trust me, I’ve heard just about every story you can imagine. Whether it’s
from a late night dishing of the details, or an around-the-table venting session, a sorority girl knows
just about every type of romantic scenario that can develop on a college campus, and how to (or
how not to) deal with it.
What I have learned, so far, is this: Love is universal. Be it platonic, unrequited, or the “wow this
might be real ‘love’ love,” everyone seems to be searching for it.
One thing is certain, though. To have a healthy, happy relationship with another person, you must
love yourself first. Loving yourself comes with practice, and an acceptance that you’re never going
to be perfect. It’s an understanding that you’ll never be able to please everyone. You might be the
prettiest peach on the tree, but some people just really hate peaches, and there’s nothing you can
do about it. Loving yourself is looking in the mirror and seeing your crooked tooth, and instead of
trying to adjust your smile to cover it, embracing it.
We’re taught by the media to believe that we have to be some sort of perfect, cookie-cutter creature,
with all of our ducks in a row. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate dressing up and I try to look my best
when I go out, but you know what? Nobody is like that all the time.
People fall in love with people for their uniqueness and quirks. Your best friend loves you for all
your weirdness – your goofy laugh and your inability to tell a story without getting completely
sidetracked halfway through. People love people for their raw, imperfect emotions, which is why
I’ve realized that we generally fall for people when we least expect it. Maybe loving is the highest
form of emotion, and that’s why people who are in love are so incredibly passionate. It’s the instant
connection over a shared interest, a mutual infatuation with something, an unquenchable desire to
make the other person happy. All love is valid, all love is real, and all love is beautiful.

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THOMaS
CHAPMAN
Farm House

Thomas is a freshman
studying sports media.
You may contact him at
tmchapm@okstate.edu.

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VALENTINES DAY EDITION: GIFT GUIDE
Tomorrow is the day. Hopefully by now

a special date, more so than a regular “date

you have something planned for your

night.” Go to a nicer restaurant than you

significant other, so feel free to use this as

normally would. Flowers and chocolates

a checklist to see if your gift falls into the

are a given, but the list doesn’t end there.

correct category. These are just guidelines,

A nice pair of Kendra Scott earrings, or a

so if what you are doing for the big day is

something similar would be great.

a little different than what’s suggested, no

Single- Don’t be sad about being single

worries! But this will give you a chance to

on this day, or any day for that matter.

see if what you are giving is on the right

Being single does not mean being lonely. It

track.

means focusing your time on other things

A couple of dates- So you guys have

and getting to know yourself. There are

been on a couple dates, you talk often, but

so many great things about living the solo

you have not DTR-ed? This can be a hard

life! Do not feel the need to defend the fact

position to be in. You don’t want to over-

that you are single to anyone. Although

do it because that could send clingy vibes.

society may tell you differently, being single

Flowers are acceptable, but maybe not a

is really a fabulous thing. Focus on all the

dozen roses. Daisies say “I like you,” but

positive things about your single life… here

roses say “I love you.” Be careful there.

are a few in case you may have forgotten:

Chocolates are a safe bet, as is a nice dinner.

You are not tied down

Avoid giving actual gifts, such as jewelry or

You can accomplish other goals

stuffed animals. Basically, acknowledge the

New crushes: you can’t look forward to a first kiss if you are already in a relationship,
right?

day, but don’t go above and
beyond because, depending
on the girl, that might not
work in your favor.
Newly dating- You are past
the stage of “talking” and
you all have recently made
it official. You’re in luck! This

aNNa-MaRIE
AHrBerG
Pi Beta Phi

Anna-Marie is a sophomore
studying sports media. You
may contact her at anna-marie.
ahrberg@okstate.edu.

is the easiest category to fall
under for this particular holiday. You don’t have to worry about small “moves” freaking her out,
but you also don’t have the pressure of getting her an extravagant gift. Flowers, a nice dinner,
and a small gift ranging anywhere from a teddy bear or tickets to
a sporting event or concert that
you two could enjoy together are
the perfect way to go.
Seriously dating- So, you have
been dating for what seems like
an eternity? Boys, you better
be ready to step it up a notch.
Maybe try venturing out of
Payne County for this one. This is

You are saving a lot of money
You can be selfish
You can talk to whoever you want, when you want to
You are able to fully enjoy your time you have with friends
You can flirt guilt free
You can do what YOU and only YOU want to do
You don’t have to please anyone else but yourself
…The list is endless really!

“Being single used to mean that nobody wanted you. Now it
means that you’re pretty sexy and you are taking your time deciding
how you want your life to be and who you want to spend it with.
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THE FIVE CUTEST CONGRESSMEN

Are you spending your valentine’s day alone? Don’t worry, America is always
there for you. What some of our dear politicians might lack in foreign policy and
bipartisan efforts, they’re more than willing to make up for in looks.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger
I’m a sucker for blue eyes with dark hair,
so Rep. Adam Kinzinger is an obvious first
choice. Representing Illinois, Kinzinger is
only 35—making him one of the youngest
representatives in the House. Did I mention
that he was in the Air Force? Swoon.
Rep. Aaron Schock
Snaps to Illinois, they sure know
how to pick a congressman—and they
like them young. Schock is only 32 and
currently serves on the Ways and Means
Committee. When he’s not busy assisting
his constituents, he appears to just go
around shirtless. Not that I’m complaining.
Rep. Joe Kennedy III
The Kennedy name exudes class,
charm, and good looks, and Rep. Joe
Kennedy is no exception. This smoking
hot ginger represents the fourth district of
Massachusetts. He can be seen here with
his now-wife and an adorable pup.
Rep. Sean Duffy
I’ll be honest, I’m not too sure exactly what
being a “professional lumberjack athlete”
entails, but I’m on board. When he isn’t

being a competitive
tree climber (seriously,
that’s a thing—look it
up), he’s taking care
of his six children as
well as the 7th district
of Wisconsin.
Rep. Michael Grimm
Grimm makes the
list purely because he
looks like a Baldwin
brother; it’s just something in
those steely blue eyes. Before
representing the 11th district
of New York, Grimm served as
a United States Marine and an
FBI special agent. He currently
serves on the House Financial
Services Committee.
While beauty may fade and
hairlines will recede, what truly
ties these men together is their
commitment to bettering
the country through
service. So next time
you’re feeling lonely,
grab a box of chocolate
and snuggle up to some
C-SPAN—maybe you’ll
catch a glimpse of these
cuties.

‘LiKe CrAZy’ For you, VALeNtiNe
I know I wrote about Valentines Day movies last week,

After my first viewing of the

my bad, so here is another film in particular that you

film, I did not really walk away

should watch this Hallmark holiday. ‘Like Crazy’ is an

loving it, but after giving it

artful romantic drama that some may even call an indie

another chance I saw the true

film, which is my favorite genre. I would have to say that

art that it was all along.

my favorite aspect of the film was the heartbreakingly

My favorite film of all time

realistic plot that was acted out brilliantly by leads Anton

is ‘(500) Days of Summer’, so I

Yelchin and Felicity Jones.

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suppose I just really appreciate

Not to place too many spoiler alerts in this brief review,

films with realistic endings and

but if you are looking for a feel good movie, don’t turn

plotlines. Although I will argue that ‘(500) Days of Summer’ ended happily and will make the

to this one. The ending is not necessarily

same argument for ‘Like Crazy.’ While it did not end with a sunset or upbeat music, that does

a sad one, but rather an extremely true

not mean that it cannot be considered a happy ending. That is a judgment I will let you make

portrayal of how falling in love for the

– if you choose to watch it, of course!

first time feels and often ends. Yelchin

Another plus is that ‘Like Crazy’ is streaming on Netflix, so all you have to spend on it is

and Jones convey all of the whirlwind

time. Again, if you and your significant other want a cuddly love story to watch this Valentines

emotions and struggles that come along

Day, stay away from this one. But if you are looking for a great film with a heartbreakingly

with such a deep and difficult love,

good story, ‘Like Crazy’ is the one for you.

making the film hard to watch at times
because it is honestly a bit of a downer.

VALeNtiNe’S DAy iN StiLLWAter
Welcome to Stillwater,
America, where your options
to dine out on Valentine’s Day
are just about as slim as Pistol
Pete’s waistline. Tomorrow is
Valentine’s Day, and in two
days the candy aisle at Wal-

Mart will be marked down to
50 percent off. Seriously, who doesn’t love heart shaped chocolates? I am sure there are a few
gentlemen out there who probably forgot to make a reservation, and don’t worry because I
have done a little research around town to help you out! (Trevor, this does not apply to you).
This year Valentine’s Day happens to fall on a Friday, so restaurants will be busier than most
years. I personally do not think Valentine’s Day should be about the gifts, but about the love
you share with your significant other, family and friends. When it comes to dining out, make
sure it is a place that is special to the both of you.
Chick-Fil-a
I might be the only one obsessed with Chick-Fil-A, however, they are not missing out on
this wonderful evening of love either. Reservations are available for 5:30 and 6:30 and the
cost is $25 per couple. The dinner includes entrees, side items, drinks, desserts, and a photo
of the two of you.
Hideway

Serving their annual heart-shaped pizzas. The pizza is approximately the size of their small,
which is perfect for two lovers to enjoy a pizza of their own variety.
Brooklyn’s
I spoke with the manager and Brooklyn’s is serving a special dinner for two, but details
could not be released at this time. However, if it is anything like last year, I am still savoring
that juicy steak that was served.
Dining In
This year Trevor and I chose to pass up the fancy restaurant and are having a candlelit dinner
with our friends instead. Everyone in our group of friends happens to be in a relationship and
we wanted to spend time together, so the gentlemen are fixing the ladies a nice meal. We are
still dressing up, but to me this is more cozy and romantic. I am not entirely sure what we are
having for dinner, but I know it will be cooked with love. I am most excited about this dinner
because I know it will be something to remember forever.
A few other suggestions to take your love out on the town would be Da Vinci’s, Sushi House,
or Kyoto. Make sure to call ahead to make a reservation and to check on any specials before
you find yourselves waiting an hour for a table by the bathroom. Wherever you and your love
decide to dine, remember this is a night to rekindle the love that the two of you share. Ten
years down the road you probably won’t remember where you ate or even what you had, what
matters most is remembering the love you share for one another. I wish everyone out there a
night of love and happiness!

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Dear Abby,

I’ve been in a relationship for seven months. My boyfriend and I talked about Valentine’s Day, but
he does not really think it is a big deal. He says it is “just another day.” How do I let him know that
Valentine’s Day is important to me?
Sincerely,

Recently, I have been “talking” to a girl I met just a few months ago. I have taken her on a few
dates and really enjoyed her company. We have not exactly had the “DTR” talk, but I have reason to
believe a relationship is in our future. However, Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and I honestly
have no idea how to handle it. Do I send her flowers? Buy her chocolate? Take her out to dinner?
How much is too much? Help!
Sincerely,

Giftless Girlfriend

Lost in Love

Dear Giftless,
Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O’Connor
When you talked about Valentine’s Day, did you tell him it was important to you? If not, you
Everybody
R.E.M
need to do so. Guys are very literal. If you
say, “It’s Hurts
fine,” -he
will assume you mean everything is
okay. Basically, you need to straight up tell
him
it is important
to you.
For you, Valentine’s Day is
Stay
Together
for the Kids
- Blink-182
probably a time to celebrate your relationship with him. However, he most likely sees it as a day in
I’m so Lonely I could Cry - Hank Williams
which boyfriends, fiancés and husbands are pressured into buying roses, balloons and chocolate.
Tearsalso
in Heaven
Erichim
Clapton
When you tell him the day is important, you
need to-let
know why it is special. And try
your best to not put too much pressure on him. Do not get upset when your roommates, best friends
and pledge sisters are all going on extravagant dates and receiving elaborate gifts. Focus on your
guy and why he is so special to you – not on the gifts you do or do not receive.

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Weekly Scoop:

· New shipment of Kendra Scott at Peck’s Lodge, boys. We all
know you forgot to buy your girlfriend, mom, or that special friend a
gift.
· In case you forgot you’re single, Beta Love Rave and Rock of
Love are both coming up. Just a casual reminder that you’re lonely.
·

Taking your date to Brooklyn’s for Valentine’s Day? How
original.

·

House of Cards starts up again tomorrow night, so your
evening won’t be a complete waste.

Dear Lost,
Valentine’s Day has a way of stressing most people out. Whether or not you have a significant
other, you will probably find yourself worrying about the day one way or another. Because you
are not exactly sure where your relationship stands, it can be hard to determine how to handle the
holiday. I suggest you figure out how you really feel about this girl. Is she the girl of your dreams?
Can you see yourself with her for a long time? Or is she just another fling? I think your gift should
reflect how you feel. Do not worry about scaring her away or doing too much. While you should
not go overboard or be creepy, do something thoughtful for her. Most guys today are content playing
games. But if you are really interested in the girl? Go out on a limb, be a man and let her know how
you feel! Girls would much rather feel appreciated and loved than receive a human-sized teddy
bear or an enormous bouquet of roses. Keep it simple and keep it sweet.

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@timonalimb: My mom called me and told me to
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@sammyrhodes: Men are like waffles: they can’t
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@samkoontzSMK: you mean I have to eat desert
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@B_Poi: All I wanted was a bagel. Got in a car
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